Currently, Threads users can view profile pictures in a preview format, but lack a native mechanism to download these images in their original, high-resolution quality. This feature allows users to seamlessly save profile pictures to their device’s camera roll, facilitating better contact management, content creation, and digital archiving.
| Scenario | Logic | | :--- | :--- | | | If the user has the generic default avatar (not a custom photo), the "Save Photo" option is disabled/hidden. | | Video/Animated Avatar | If the profile picture is an animated loop (future feature consideration), the system saves the keyframe (static image) as a JPG/HEIC. | | Own Profile | Users have an additional shortcut. In "Edit Profile," tapping the avatar offers "Download Current Photo" as an option alongside "Change Photo." | | Permissions | On mobile, if the user has not granted photo library permissions, the app prompts for permission before saving. | download threads profile picture